These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to cobalt. MajesticSwans, one of the reigning decorative motifs of the Art Nouveau, extend their long sinuous necks ornamenting these palatial vases with an exaggerated sensuousness. The vases are an outstanding example of the definitive shift in style at the turn of the century and is featured in Alastair Duncan's book on Paris Salons of the period.
Signed and dated 1900
Vase: 45 1/4" high
Base: 21" wide x 19" deep x 20" high
Sold Separately
Item numbers #30-1599 and #30-1571

published:11 May 2016

views:236

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
SUBSCRIBE for more! - https://www.youtube.com/HeyMaryElizabeth
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/maryelizabeth
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/heymaryelizabeth/
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/maryelizabeth
SNAPCHAT - @ TotallyRadical
ANTIQUE WEEKEND: http://www.antiqueweekend.com/A-00.html
MY FAVORITE DANCE PARTNER AT THE FLEA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0QlcULUhQNDQyh60UCYvw
THE HEART COLLECTORS: http://www.reverbnation.com/theheartcollectors
Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my lucky stars that I get to share with you. I so appreciate the views & the love from the bottom of my heart and deep within my soul. #cornybuttrue
xoME
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edited by Vanessa Rud | @VRud

published:15 Apr 2015

views:53233

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-feet (191 m) tall towers, making it the most prominent structure at the fair. Suspended from the span, 215 feet (66 m) above the ground, were rocket-shaped cars, each carrying 36 passengers.
The Kodacolor process, an early lenticular (additive color) film system, first introduced in 1928 for 16mm film. Films of this type are rare, owing to the cost of the film stock and the short life of the Kodacolor product (which was made obsolete by Kodachrome). This wonderful film was transferred by DeBergerac Productions of Fairport, NY using a newly-developed, proprietary telecine system.
This film is part of the PeriscopeFilmLLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com

published:15 May 2014

views:18119

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

published:21 Aug 2010

views:21003

Link to order this clip:
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675069090_monorail_World-Fair_amusement-area_aerial-view-of-the-fair_people-inside-the-rail
Historic Stock Footage Archival and VintageVideo Clips in HD.
Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicopter simulator, the log flume, and a boat labeled with the words, "The WorldBeneath the Sea." An African American Boy Scout points to various attractions at the fair. Location: New York United States. Date: May 3, 1965.
Visit us at www.CriticalPast.com:
57,000+ broadcast-quality historic clips for immediate download.
Fully digitized and searchable, the CriticalPast collection is one of the largest archival footage collections in the world. All clips are licensed royalty-free, worldwide, in perpetuity. CriticalPast offers immediate downloads of full-resolution HD and SD masters and full-resolution time-coded screeners, 24 hours a day, to serve the needs of broadcast news, TV, film, and publishing professionals worldwide. Still photo images extracted from the vintage footage are also available for immediate download. CriticalPast is your source for imagery of worldwide events, people, and B-roll spanning the 20th century.

published:30 Jun 2014

views:646

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

Take an aerial tour from Carmine through Round Top to Warrenton passing over many of the
60+ Show Sites of the twice a year Round Top - Warrention AntiqueWeekend. www.AntiqueWeekend.com

published:25 Mar 2015

views:17622

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

World's fair

A world's fair, world fair, world exposition, or universal exposition (sometimes expo or Expo for short) is a large public exhibition. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. The next world's fair is Expo 2017 and is to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Since the 1928 Convention Relating to International Exhibitions came into force, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE; English: International Exhibitions Bureau) has served as an international sanctioning body for world's fairs. BIE-approved fairs are of three types: universal, international, and specialized. They usually last from three weeks to six months.

The best-known 'first World Expo' was held in The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom, in 1851, under the title "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations". The Great Exhibition, as it is often called, was an idea of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, and is usually considered to be the first international exhibition of manufactured products. It influenced the development of several aspects of society, including art-and-design education, international trade and relations, and tourism. These events have resulted in a remarkable form of Prince Albert's life history, one that continues to be reflected in London architecture in a number of ways, including in the Albert Memorial later erected to the Prince. This expo was the most obvious precedent for the many international exhibitions, later called world's fairs, that have continued to be held to the present time.

Station layout

This three-track express station has a layout unique in the system. From compass north to south, it is arranged: southbound side platform, southbound local track, bidirectional express track, island platform, northbound local track, northbound side platform. Fordham Road station on the IND Concourse Line in the Bronx has a similar layout: a split island platform as well as an unsplit island platform, but the Mets – Willets Point station is the only station in the subway system with this particular setup. The diagram above portrays the setup used.

E. L. Doctorow

Edgar Lawrence "E. L." Doctorow (January 6, 1931 – July 21, 2015) was an American novelist, editor, and professor, best known internationally for his works of historical fiction. He has been described as one of the most important American novelists of the 20th century.

He wrote twelve novels, three volumes of short fiction and a stage drama. They included the award-winning novels Ragtime (1975), Billy Bathgate (1989), and The March (2005). These, like many of his other works, placed fictional characters in recognizable historical contexts, with known historical figures, and often used different narrative styles. His stories were recognized for their originality and versatility, and Doctorow was praised for his audacity and imagination.

Century of Progress

A Century of Progress International Exposition was a World's Fair held in Chicago, as The Chicago World's Fair, from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Adapts"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other.

History

A Century of Progress was organized as an Illinois nonprofit corporation in January 1928 for the purpose of planning and hosting a World's Fair in Chicago in 1934. City officials designated three and a half miles of newly reclaimed land along the shore of Lake Michigan between 12th and 39th streets on the Near South Side for the fairgrounds. Held on a 427 acres (1.73km2) portion of Burnham Park the Century of Progress opened on May 27, 1933. The fair's opening night began with a nod to the heavens. Lights were automatically activated when the rays of the star Arcturus were detected. The star was chosen as its light had started its journey at about the time of the previous Chicago world's fair—the World's Columbian Exposition—in 1893. The rays were focused on photoelectric cells in a series of astronomical observatories and then transformed into electrical energy which was transmitted to Chicago.

Sevres Swan Vases from 1900 Paris World's Fair from M.S. Rau Antiques

These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to cobalt. MajesticSwans, one of the reigning decorative motifs of the Art Nouveau, extend their long sinuous necks ornamenting these palatial vases with an exaggerated sensuousness. The vases are an outstanding example of the definitive shift in style at the turn of the century and is featured in Alastair Duncan's book on Paris Salons of the period.
Signed and dated 1900
Vase: 45 1/4" high
Base: 21" wide x 19" deep x 20" high
Sold Separately
Item numbers #30-1599 and #30-1571

6:43

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
SUBSCRIBE for more! - https://www.youtube.com/HeyMaryElizabeth
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/maryelizabeth
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/heymaryelizabeth/
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/maryelizabeth
SNAPCHAT - @ TotallyRadical
ANTIQUE WEEKEND: http://www.antiqueweekend.com/A-00.html
MY FAVORITE DANCE PARTNER AT THE FLEA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0QlcULUhQNDQyh60UCYvw
THE HEART COLLECTORS: http://www.reverbnation.com/theheartcollectors
Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my lucky stars that I get to share with you. I so appreciate the views & the love from the bottom of my heart and deep within my soul. #cornybuttrue
xoME
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edited by Vanessa Rud | @VRud

11:07

1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR KODACOLOR 16mm HOME MOVIE SKYRIDE 3321

1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR KODACOLOR 16mm HOME MOVIE SKYRIDE 3321

1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR KODACOLOR 16mm HOME MOVIE SKYRIDE 3321

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-feet (191 m) tall towers, making it the most prominent structure at the fair. Suspended from the span, 215 feet (66 m) above the ground, were rocket-shaped cars, each carrying 36 passengers.
The Kodacolor process, an early lenticular (additive color) film system, first introduced in 1928 for 16mm film. Films of this type are rare, owing to the cost of the film stock and the short life of the Kodacolor product (which was made obsolete by Kodachrome). This wonderful film was transferred by DeBergerac Productions of Fairport, NY using a newly-developed, proprietary telecine system.
This film is part of the PeriscopeFilmLLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com

3:40

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Collectors

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Collectors

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Collectors

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

1:20

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

Link to order this clip:
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675069090_monorail_World-Fair_amusement-area_aerial-view-of-the-fair_people-inside-the-rail
Historic Stock Footage Archival and VintageVideo Clips in HD.
Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicopter simulator, the log flume, and a boat labeled with the words, "The WorldBeneath the Sea." An African American Boy Scout points to various attractions at the fair. Location: New York United States. Date: May 3, 1965.
Visit us at www.CriticalPast.com:
57,000+ broadcast-quality historic clips for immediate download.
Fully digitized and searchable, the CriticalPast collection is one of the largest archival footage collections in the world. All clips are licensed royalty-free, worldwide, in perpetuity. CriticalPast offers immediate downloads of full-resolution HD and SD masters and full-resolution time-coded screeners, 24 hours a day, to serve the needs of broadcast news, TV, film, and publishing professionals worldwide. Still photo images extracted from the vintage footage are also available for immediate download. CriticalPast is your source for imagery of worldwide events, people, and B-roll spanning the 20th century.

0:59

Mary Pickford visits Chicago World's Fair 1934

Mary Pickford visits Chicago World's Fair 1934

Mary Pickford visits Chicago World's Fair 1934

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

Take an aerial tour from Carmine through Round Top to Warrenton passing over many of the
60+ Show Sites of the twice a year Round Top - Warrention AntiqueWeekend. www.AntiqueWeekend.com

6:27

Picking the Worlds Largest Flea Market, Round Top Texas Antiques Week

Picking the Worlds Largest Flea Market, Round Top Texas Antiques Week

Picking the Worlds Largest Flea Market, Round Top Texas Antiques Week

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

1964Amphibious Car at the World's FairStock Footage HD
2 Women clapping as Man smoking pipe and in a 2 piece suit and tie is driving convertible automobile which is in the water onto the pier and dry land; same man is walking the boards stopping at an American Indian exhibit, women clad in American Indian garb are at the door greeting; inside the exhibit shows man and child firing gun; man in cowboy hat shooting rifle at amusement props; man turns on old time organ 'Wurlitzer Military Band' ; automatic sound machine playing different violins; automatic xylophone joins the ensemble
This clip is available for licensing from MyFootage.com - Call us at (212) 620-3955 - Please Subscribe to our channel, as we are constantly adding new clips. Thanks!

24:21

A Century of Progress - Antiques with Gary Stover

A Century of Progress - Antiques with Gary Stover

A Century of Progress - Antiques with Gary Stover

The Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34 was titled, " A Century of Progress," and promoted the 100 years of Chicago's existence. But, it was far more than that. It was truly a WORLD'S Fair, which brought together exhibitors, private & quasi-governmental, from around the world. Collectibles from the Fair are many & varied and range from postcards to posters to jewelry, you name it. Check out ebay to see the scope & prices. In this week's show I highlight about 10 items that I recently acquired that are seldom seen but illustrate, I hope, the Fair's influence on the Windy City. There's a visitor's book from Marshall Field, the premier retailer in town. There's a booklet devoted to a French exhibit--the world's biggest painting--400+ feet long & 45 feet high that is a Pantheon cyclorama for the First World War. I have an originalScore Card for the first Major LeagueAll-Star Game held on July 6, 1933--it was a promotion by the Fair's management that set the precendent for our mid-summer classic.

Construction of the 1904 World's Fair

Sevres Swan Vases from 1900 Paris World's Fair from M.S. Rau Antiques

These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to...

published: 11 May 2016

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
SUBSCRIBE for more! - https://www.youtube.com/HeyMaryElizabeth
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/maryelizabeth
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/heymaryelizabeth/
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/maryelizabeth
SNAPCHAT - @ TotallyRadical
ANTIQUE WEEKEND: http://www.antiqueweekend.com/A-00.html
MY FAVORITE DANCE PARTNER AT THE FLEA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0QlcULUhQNDQyh60UCYvw
THE HEART COLLECTORS: http://www.reverbnation.com/theheartcollectors
Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my luc...

published: 15 Apr 2015

1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR KODACOLOR 16mm HOME MOVIE SKYRIDE 3321

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-...

published: 15 May 2014

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Collectors

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

published: 21 Aug 2010

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

Link to order this clip:
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675069090_monorail_World-Fair_amusement-area_aerial-view-of-the-fair_people-inside-the-rail
Historic Stock Footage Archival and VintageVideo Clips in HD.
Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicop...

published: 30 Jun 2014

Mary Pickford visits Chicago World's Fair 1934

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

1935 New York World Fair Plate

Take an aerial tour from Carmine through Round Top to Warrenton passing over many of the
60+ Show Sites of the twice a year Round Top - Warrention AntiqueWeekend. www.AntiqueWeekend.com

published: 25 Mar 2015

Picking the Worlds Largest Flea Market, Round Top Texas Antiques Week

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

1964Amphibious Car at the World's FairStock Footage HD
2 Women clapping as Man smoking pipe and in a 2 piece suit and tie is driving convertible automobile which is in the water onto the pier and dry land; same man is walking the boards stopping at an American Indian exhibit, women clad in American Indian garb are at the door greeting; inside the exhibit shows man and child firing gun; man in cowboy hat shooting rifle at amusement props; man turns on old time organ 'Wurlitzer Military Band' ; automatic sound machine playing different violins; automatic xylophone joins the ensemble
This clip is available for licensing from MyFootage.com - Call us at (212) 620-3955 - Please Subscribe to our channel, as we are constantly adding new clips. Thanks!

published: 22 Feb 2017

A Century of Progress - Antiques with Gary Stover

The Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34 was titled, " A Century of Progress," and promoted the 100 years of Chicago's existence. But, it was far more than that. It was truly a WORLD'S Fair, which brought together exhibitors, private & quasi-governmental, from around the world. Collectibles from the Fair are many & varied and range from postcards to posters to jewelry, you name it. Check out ebay to see the scope & prices. In this week's show I highlight about 10 items that I recently acquired that are seldom seen but illustrate, I hope, the Fair's influence on the Windy City. There's a visitor's book from Marshall Field, the premier retailer in town. There's a booklet devoted to a French exhibit--the world's biggest painting--400+ feet long & 45 feet high that is a Pantheon cyclorama for the F...

These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to cobalt. MajesticSwans, one of the reigning decorative motifs of the Art Nouveau, extend their long sinuous necks ornamenting these palatial vases with an exaggerated sensuousness. The vases are an outstanding example of the definitive shift in style at the turn of the century and is featured in Alastair Duncan's book on Paris Salons of the period.
Signed and dated 1900
Vase: 45 1/4" high
Base: 21" wide x 19" deep x 20" high
Sold Separately
Item numbers #30-1599 and #30-1571

These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to cobalt. MajesticSwans, one of the reigning decorative motifs of the Art Nouveau, extend their long sinuous necks ornamenting these palatial vases with an exaggerated sensuousness. The vases are an outstanding example of the definitive shift in style at the turn of the century and is featured in Alastair Duncan's book on Paris Salons of the period.
Signed and dated 1900
Vase: 45 1/4" high
Base: 21" wide x 19" deep x 20" high
Sold Separately
Item numbers #30-1599 and #30-1571

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool t...

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
SUBSCRIBE for more! - https://www.youtube.com/HeyMaryElizabeth
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/maryelizabeth
INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/heymaryelizabeth/
FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/maryelizabeth
SNAPCHAT - @ TotallyRadical
ANTIQUE WEEKEND: http://www.antiqueweekend.com/A-00.html
MY FAVORITE DANCE PARTNER AT THE FLEA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0QlcULUhQNDQyh60UCYvw
THE HEART COLLECTORS: http://www.reverbnation.com/theheartcollectors
Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my lucky stars that I get to share with you. I so appreciate the views & the love from the bottom of my heart and deep within my soul. #cornybuttrue
xoME
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edited by Vanessa Rud | @VRud

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
SUBSCRIBE for more! - https://www.youtube.com/HeyMaryElizabeth
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/maryelizabeth
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Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my lucky stars that I get to share with you. I so appreciate the views & the love from the bottom of my heart and deep within my soul. #cornybuttrue
xoME
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Edited by Vanessa Rud | @VRud

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-feet (191 m) tall towers, making it the most prominent structure at the fair. Suspended from the span, 215 feet (66 m) above the ground, were rocket-shaped cars, each carrying 36 passengers.
The Kodacolor process, an early lenticular (additive color) film system, first introduced in 1928 for 16mm film. Films of this type are rare, owing to the cost of the film stock and the short life of the Kodacolor product (which was made obsolete by Kodachrome). This wonderful film was transferred by DeBergerac Productions of Fairport, NY using a newly-developed, proprietary telecine system.
This film is part of the PeriscopeFilmLLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-feet (191 m) tall towers, making it the most prominent structure at the fair. Suspended from the span, 215 feet (66 m) above the ground, were rocket-shaped cars, each carrying 36 passengers.
The Kodacolor process, an early lenticular (additive color) film system, first introduced in 1928 for 16mm film. Films of this type are rare, owing to the cost of the film stock and the short life of the Kodacolor product (which was made obsolete by Kodachrome). This wonderful film was transferred by DeBergerac Productions of Fairport, NY using a newly-developed, proprietary telecine system.
This film is part of the PeriscopeFilmLLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

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Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicopter simulator, the log flume, and a boat labeled with the words, "The WorldBeneath the Sea." An African American Boy Scout points to various attractions at the fair. Location: New York United States. Date: May 3, 1965.
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Historic Stock Footage Archival and VintageVideo Clips in HD.
Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicopter simulator, the log flume, and a boat labeled with the words, "The WorldBeneath the Sea." An African American Boy Scout points to various attractions at the fair. Location: New York United States. Date: May 3, 1965.
Visit us at www.CriticalPast.com:
57,000+ broadcast-quality historic clips for immediate download.
Fully digitized and searchable, the CriticalPast collection is one of the largest archival footage collections in the world. All clips are licensed royalty-free, worldwide, in perpetuity. CriticalPast offers immediate downloads of full-resolution HD and SD masters and full-resolution time-coded screeners, 24 hours a day, to serve the needs of broadcast news, TV, film, and publishing professionals worldwide. Still photo images extracted from the vintage footage are also available for immediate download. CriticalPast is your source for imagery of worldwide events, people, and B-roll spanning the 20th century.

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

1964Amphibious Car at the World's FairStock Footage HD
2 Women clapping as Man smoking pipe and in a 2 piece suit and tie is driving convertible automobile which is in the water onto the pier and dry land; same man is walking the boards stopping at an American Indian exhibit, women clad in American Indian garb are at the door greeting; inside the exhibit shows man and child firing gun; man in cowboy hat shooting rifle at amusement props; man turns on old time organ 'Wurlitzer Military Band' ; automatic sound machine playing different violins; automatic xylophone joins the ensemble
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1964Amphibious Car at the World's FairStock Footage HD
2 Women clapping as Man smoking pipe and in a 2 piece suit and tie is driving convertible automobile which is in the water onto the pier and dry land; same man is walking the boards stopping at an American Indian exhibit, women clad in American Indian garb are at the door greeting; inside the exhibit shows man and child firing gun; man in cowboy hat shooting rifle at amusement props; man turns on old time organ 'Wurlitzer Military Band' ; automatic sound machine playing different violins; automatic xylophone joins the ensemble
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The Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34 was titled, " A Century of Progress," and promoted the 100 years of Chicago's existence. But, it was far more than that. It was truly a WORLD'S Fair, which brought together exhibitors, private & quasi-governmental, from around the world. Collectibles from the Fair are many & varied and range from postcards to posters to jewelry, you name it. Check out ebay to see the scope & prices. In this week's show I highlight about 10 items that I recently acquired that are seldom seen but illustrate, I hope, the Fair's influence on the Windy City. There's a visitor's book from Marshall Field, the premier retailer in town. There's a booklet devoted to a French exhibit--the world's biggest painting--400+ feet long & 45 feet high that is a Pantheon cyclorama for the First World War. I have an originalScore Card for the first Major LeagueAll-Star Game held on July 6, 1933--it was a promotion by the Fair's management that set the precendent for our mid-summer classic.

The Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34 was titled, " A Century of Progress," and promoted the 100 years of Chicago's existence. But, it was far more than that. It was truly a WORLD'S Fair, which brought together exhibitors, private & quasi-governmental, from around the world. Collectibles from the Fair are many & varied and range from postcards to posters to jewelry, you name it. Check out ebay to see the scope & prices. In this week's show I highlight about 10 items that I recently acquired that are seldom seen but illustrate, I hope, the Fair's influence on the Windy City. There's a visitor's book from Marshall Field, the premier retailer in town. There's a booklet devoted to a French exhibit--the world's biggest painting--400+ feet long & 45 feet high that is a Pantheon cyclorama for the First World War. I have an originalScore Card for the first Major LeagueAll-Star Game held on July 6, 1933--it was a promotion by the Fair's management that set the precendent for our mid-summer classic.

Sevres Swan Vases from 1900 Paris World's Fair from M.S. Rau Antiques

These extraordinary Sèvres vase were made for and exhibited at the 1900Paris World's Fair. Large objets d'art by this renowned maker are exceptionally rare. Revolutionary in design, this palatial tour-de-force defined a major shift in decorative art at the turn of the 20th century.
The size, scale and quality of the vases suggest that they were designed and produced specifically to highlight the influences of both Art Nouveau and Japonisme on the European decorative arts. A flawless masterpiece of Sevres artistry, these vases a exemplify the muted palette, flattened perspective and stylized organic forms that defined the mode du moment as Europe entered the 20th century. On these epic vases, the forest shadow seems to virtually melt into an azure lake with a palette ranging from slate to cobalt. MajesticSwans, one of the reigning decorative motifs of the Art Nouveau, extend their long sinuous necks ornamenting these palatial vases with an exaggerated sensuousness. The vases are an outstanding example of the definitive shift in style at the turn of the century and is featured in Alastair Duncan's book on Paris Salons of the period.
Signed and dated 1900
Vase: 45 1/4" high
Base: 21" wide x 19" deep x 20" high
Sold Separately
Item numbers #30-1599 and #30-1571

Biggest Flea Market EVER! | Round Top Antique Fair

Hey Guys! I went to Texas for the largest flea market in the country, state... I'm not really sure! But it was BIG & fun. I met a lot of rad people, saw cool things, and even got my dance on. Check it out!
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Thank you guys so much for watching!! Seriously. I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. I thank my lucky stars that I get to share with you. I so appreciate the views & the love from the bottom of my heart and deep within my soul. #cornybuttrue
xoME
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Edited by Vanessa Rud | @VRud

1933 CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR KODACOLOR 16mm HOME MOVIE SKYRIDE 3321

This newly-discovered home movie shows rare views of the Chicago World's Fair in color. A Century of ProgressInternational Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other. The Sky Ride was designed by the bridge engineering firm Robinson & Steinman, that ferried people across the lagoon in the center of the fair. It was demolished after having carried 4.5 million riders during the run of the fair. The Sky Ride had an 1,850-foot (564 m) span and two 628-feet (191 m) tall towers, making it the most prominent structure at the fair. Suspended from the span, 215 feet (66 m) above the ground, were rocket-shaped cars, each carrying 36 passengers.
The Kodacolor process, an early lenticular (additive color) film system, first introduced in 1928 for 16mm film. Films of this type are rare, owing to the cost of the film stock and the short life of the Kodacolor product (which was made obsolete by Kodachrome). This wonderful film was transferred by DeBergerac Productions of Fairport, NY using a newly-developed, proprietary telecine system.
This film is part of the PeriscopeFilmLLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com

Brimfield Antique Fair: The Collectors

Taking a look at the thrice-annual phenomenon of the BrimfieldAntiqueShow in Western Massachusetts, this video focuses on the people who travel there from all over the world to collect everything from milk bottle caps to taxidermy peacocks. We talked to jewelry designer Phillip Crangi, prop master KenyanLewis, and others who were all in some way or another—like the married couple who bought a Viagra clock—looking for "conversation pieces." To see the other side of the story, the dealers who also travel from far and wide to sell at the show, watch our other video, The Dealers.

Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail i...HD Stock Footage

Link to order this clip:
http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675069090_monorail_World-Fair_amusement-area_aerial-view-of-the-fair_people-inside-the-rail
Historic Stock Footage Archival and VintageVideo Clips in HD.
Aerial views of the 1964 World's Fair as seen by boy scouts riding the monorail in New York.
Views of the Worlds Fair in New York from the monorail. A view of the fair. People walk on a pathway and head towards the fair. The monorail station. A sign in front of the station reads 'Meet Me At The Monorail Corner'. A group of Boy Scouts in uniform enter the monorail train. The monorail train is seen moving on tracks. Closeup of a Boy Scout seated at the control panel of the monorail. The amusement area of the fair seen from above. Rides seen include the merry go round, a helicopter simulator, the log flume, and a boat labeled with the words, "The WorldBeneath the Sea." An African American Boy Scout points to various attractions at the fair. Location: New York United States. Date: May 3, 1965.
Visit us at www.CriticalPast.com:
57,000+ broadcast-quality historic clips for immediate download.
Fully digitized and searchable, the CriticalPast collection is one of the largest archival footage collections in the world. All clips are licensed royalty-free, worldwide, in perpetuity. CriticalPast offers immediate downloads of full-resolution HD and SD masters and full-resolution time-coded screeners, 24 hours a day, to serve the needs of broadcast news, TV, film, and publishing professionals worldwide. Still photo images extracted from the vintage footage are also available for immediate download. CriticalPast is your source for imagery of worldwide events, people, and B-roll spanning the 20th century.

Mary Pickford visits Chicago World's Fair 1934

Parade welcomes Mary to Chicago. She waves from car as she arrives at Exposition. CU Mary Pickford. She looks at antique engines. She jokes with clown. She wears police hat and strolls with policeman. CU as she salutes. She throws a kiss as she leaves Chicago to fly back to Hollywood.

Picking the Worlds Largest Flea Market, Round Top Texas Antiques Week

While visiting the Worlds Largest Flea Market in Round Top Texas, Owen and I had to head out to the fields for a few hours to do some picking. Join us as we search the fields and pick up a 10 foot farmhouse table, slate roof tiles from the 1800's and much more. Enjoy...

1964Amphibious Car at the World's FairStock Footage HD
2 Women clapping as Man smoking pipe and in a 2 piece suit and tie is driving convertible automobile which is in the water onto the pier and dry land; same man is walking the boards stopping at an American Indian exhibit, women clad in American Indian garb are at the door greeting; inside the exhibit shows man and child firing gun; man in cowboy hat shooting rifle at amusement props; man turns on old time organ 'Wurlitzer Military Band' ; automatic sound machine playing different violins; automatic xylophone joins the ensemble
This clip is available for licensing from MyFootage.com - Call us at (212) 620-3955 - Please Subscribe to our channel, as we are constantly adding new clips. Thanks!

A Century of Progress - Antiques with Gary Stover

The Chicago World's Fair of 1933-34 was titled, " A Century of Progress," and promoted the 100 years of Chicago's existence. But, it was far more than that. It was truly a WORLD'S Fair, which brought together exhibitors, private & quasi-governmental, from around the world. Collectibles from the Fair are many & varied and range from postcards to posters to jewelry, you name it. Check out ebay to see the scope & prices. In this week's show I highlight about 10 items that I recently acquired that are seldom seen but illustrate, I hope, the Fair's influence on the Windy City. There's a visitor's book from Marshall Field, the premier retailer in town. There's a booklet devoted to a French exhibit--the world's biggest painting--400+ feet long & 45 feet high that is a Pantheon cyclorama for the First World War. I have an originalScore Card for the first Major LeagueAll-Star Game held on July 6, 1933--it was a promotion by the Fair's management that set the precendent for our mid-summer classic.

World's fair

A world's fair, world fair, world exposition, or universal exposition (sometimes expo or Expo for short) is a large public exhibition. These exhibitions vary in character and are held in varying parts of the world. The next world's fair is Expo 2017 and is to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Since the 1928 Convention Relating to International Exhibitions came into force, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE; English: International Exhibitions Bureau) has served as an international sanctioning body for world's fairs. BIE-approved fairs are of three types: universal, international, and specialized. They usually last from three weeks to six months.

The best-known 'first World Expo' was held in The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, United Kingdom, in 1851, under the title "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations". The Great Exhibition, as it is often called, was an idea of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, and is usually considered to be the first international exhibition of manufactured products. It influenced the development of several aspects of society, including art-and-design education, international trade and relations, and tourism. These events have resulted in a remarkable form of Prince Albert's life history, one that continues to be reflected in London architecture in a number of ways, including in the Albert Memorial later erected to the Prince. This expo was the most obvious precedent for the many international exhibitions, later called world's fairs, that have continued to be held to the present time.